Willamette Writers Newport
Our Coast Chapter meets monthly at our partner library, the Newport Public Library. Click below for info on our next meeting.
About your Coast Chapter
The Coast Chapter of Willamette Writers is an open, caring, and supportive community of writers that meets the third Saturday of the month (except August and December) at the Newport Public Library. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We invite authors and industry professionals to speak on writing topics, and we share our work at open mics and critiques. Anyone is welcome to join our community to develop their craft and expand their writing careers.
The Coast Chapter is run by Chapter Chairs Frank Hicks and Liz Ulmer.
Chapter Chairs
Frank Hicks (he/him) has been writing seriously since 2013. His poetry, memoir and flash fiction has been published in several lit mags and anthologies. His debut novel (written under Francis Hicks), The Long Ride: Learning About Life From An Outlaw Biker, was published by Black Rose Writing in 2019.
Liz Ulmer (she/her) is a lifelong learner and educator. Her first paid publication was 30 years ago in The National Catholic Reporter and netted her a whopping $50. Liz is now writing a memoir.